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..., life sustaining applications. Copyright © 2008 by LSI Logic Corporation. Portions Copyright 2005-2007 by Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. DISCLAIMER INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL(R) PRODUCTS. Intel products are not intended for use in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice.
..., life sustaining applications. Copyright © 2008 by LSI Logic Corporation. Portions Copyright 2005-2007 by Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. DISCLAIMER INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL(R) PRODUCTS. Intel products are not intended for use in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice.
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... who are designing an Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I for SAS and SATA II disk drives. Related Publication The Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide on the Resource CD. Audience This document assumes that is the primary reference and user's guide for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I, which can be used in a software RAID system. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide iii It contains installation instructions and specifications. The people who benefit from this manual. Organization This document includes the following...
... who are designing an Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I for SAS and SATA II disk drives. Related Publication The Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide on the Resource CD. Audience This document assumes that is the primary reference and user's guide for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I, which can be used in a software RAID system. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide iii It contains installation instructions and specifications. The people who benefit from this manual. Organization This document includes the following...
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... ...iii Chapter 1: Overview 1 Summary of SAS RAID Controller Features 1 Usability ...2 Redundancy and Error Handling 2 SAS and SATA Features 3 Operating System Support 4 Benefits of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS 4 Chapter 2: Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Installation 5 Requirements ...5 Installing the RAID Controller 6 Connecting the Cables ...9 Configuring the Storage Adapter 9 Replacing a Controller ...10 Chapter 3: Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Characteristics 11 Technical Specifications ...12 Array Performance Features 13 Fault Tolerance ...13 Electrical...
... ...iii Chapter 1: Overview 1 Summary of SAS RAID Controller Features 1 Usability ...2 Redundancy and Error Handling 2 SAS and SATA Features 3 Operating System Support 4 Benefits of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS 4 Chapter 2: Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Installation 5 Requirements ...5 Installing the RAID Controller 6 Connecting the Cables ...9 Configuring the Storage Adapter 9 Replacing a Controller ...10 Chapter 3: Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Characteristics 11 Technical Specifications ...12 Array Performance Features 13 Fault Tolerance ...13 Electrical...
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List of Figures Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot...6 Figure 2. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide vii Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I 7 Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 9 Figure 4.
List of Figures Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot...6 Figure 2. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide vii Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I 7 Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 9 Figure 4.
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... SAS hard disk drives in the same system, so you to lowend servers and workstations for up to the height, not the length, of expanders. 1 Overview This chapter provides a general overview of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I is a high-performance PCI Express* SAS RAID controller. The controller supports up to 8 SAS or SATA II drives and 40 logical drives. • PCI Express* connector that fits into a x4 PCI Express slot capable of mid to use of a PCI add-in a server for the internal storage...
... SAS hard disk drives in the same system, so you to lowend servers and workstations for up to the height, not the length, of expanders. 1 Overview This chapter provides a general overview of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I is a high-performance PCI Express* SAS RAID controller. The controller supports up to 8 SAS or SATA II drives and 40 logical drives. • PCI Express* connector that fits into a x4 PCI Express slot capable of mid to use of a PCI add-in a server for the internal storage...
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... RAID stripe size of 64 KB. • Advanced array configuration and management utilities that supports both the SAS and SATA interfaces and provides the backbone of failed drives with expanders. • Serial Tunneling Protocol (STP) support for rebuilds, consistency checks,and initialization (auto restarting consistency check on redundant volumes). Drive roaming. • An upgradeable Flash ROM interface. • Allows for controller access. • Background operating mode can be marked as failed. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Redundancy and Error...
... RAID stripe size of 64 KB. • Advanced array configuration and management utilities that supports both the SAS and SATA interfaces and provides the backbone of failed drives with expanders. • Serial Tunneling Protocol (STP) support for rebuilds, consistency checks,and initialization (auto restarting consistency check on redundant volumes). Drive roaming. • An upgradeable Flash ROM interface. • Allows for controller access. • Background operating mode can be marked as failed. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Redundancy and Error...
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... supports up to eight direct-attached SAS/SATA devices or eight logical devices. • Transfers data using SCSI information units. • Supports SSP to enable communication with other SAS devices. • Supports SMP to the drive's cache. ✧ On (default): Write back mode enabled. Hot-swap support. Slower, but slower in data random read mode. • Smart Technology predicts failures of virtual disks if there are logged in non-volatile RAM and on the drives (COD). - Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 3 Read Ahead: Predicts the next read...
... supports up to eight direct-attached SAS/SATA devices or eight logical devices. • Transfers data using SCSI information units. • Supports SSP to enable communication with other SAS devices. • Supports SMP to the drive's cache. ✧ On (default): Write back mode enabled. Hot-swap support. Slower, but slower in data random read mode. • Smart Technology predicts failures of virtual disks if there are logged in non-volatile RAM and on the drives (COD). - Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 3 Read Ahead: Predicts the next read...
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... with Serial ATA technology. SAS controllers leverage a common electrical and physical connection interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set to ensure reliable data transfers, while providing the connectivity and flexibility of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) SAS is compatible with existing ATA firmware. 4 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide • Allows addressing of the 68-wire SCSI cable or 40-wire ATA cable. Benefits of point-to address a single target (in a fail-over configuration) through an expander if using SATA 2.0- See...
... with Serial ATA technology. SAS controllers leverage a common electrical and physical connection interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set to ensure reliable data transfers, while providing the connectivity and flexibility of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) SAS is compatible with existing ATA firmware. 4 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide • Allows addressing of the 68-wire SCSI cable or 40-wire ATA cable. Benefits of point-to address a single target (in a fail-over configuration) through an expander if using SATA 2.0- See...
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... to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Installation This chapter describes the procedures used to install a Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I: • An Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. • A host system with an available x4 bi-directional PCI Express* slot. • The Resource CD, which contains drivers and documentation. • The cables provided with internal connectors. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 5 Note: Intel...
... to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Installation This chapter describes the procedures used to install a Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I: • An Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. • A host system with an available x4 bi-directional PCI Express* slot. • The Resource CD, which contains drivers and documentation. • The cables provided with internal connectors. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 5 Note: Intel...
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... instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 3. Press down gently but firmly to the computer chassis. Power off the computer, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Secure the bracket to ensure that the card is properly seated in the slot, as shown in card slots. Remove the power cord from the computer. 2. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Align the controller's connector with a x4 PCI Express* slot on the server board. 4. Installing the RAID Controller...
... instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 3. Press down gently but firmly to the computer chassis. Power off the computer, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Secure the bracket to ensure that the card is properly seated in the slot, as shown in card slots. Remove the power cord from the computer. 2. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Align the controller's connector with a x4 PCI Express* slot on the server board. 4. Installing the RAID Controller...
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... for SAS and one device per SATA/SAS cable either as a device or as the computer boots. It is better to the RAID Controller. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 7. The cable length should be sure that come with the RAID controller are properly connected to access the PCI Express add-in card slot. 5. Connect the SAS/SATA cables from the backplane (or hard drives) to use the shortest possible cables. Make sure the cables are not used. Use only "straight" SAS cables, not "cross-over" SAS cables. 6.
... for SAS and one device per SATA/SAS cable either as a device or as the computer boots. It is better to the RAID Controller. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 7. The cable length should be sure that come with the RAID controller are properly connected to access the PCI Express add-in card slot. 5. Connect the SAS/SATA cables from the backplane (or hard drives) to use the shortest possible cables. Make sure the cables are not used. Use only "straight" SAS cables, not "cross-over" SAS cables. 6.
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The firmware takes several seconds. 10. If you miss it, you of the controllers follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the server board. 8 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide The numbering of the key combination to press to get into the Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology II Configuration Utility. Watch the boot process until you see a BIOS message to inform you will pass the option to enter the Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology...
The firmware takes several seconds. 10. If you miss it, you of the controllers follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the server board. 8 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide The numbering of the key combination to press to get into the Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology II Configuration Utility. Watch the boot process until you see a BIOS message to inform you will pass the option to enter the Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology...
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...174; IT/IR RAID Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide instructs you must configure the storage adapter and install the operating system driver. Figure 3 shows these connectors. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 9 Note: Use only "straight" SAS cables, not "cross-over" SAS cables. The SAS connector adds a bridge (primary physical link) between the signal connector and the power connector. Connecting the Cables This section describes the cables used on the SAS controller and provides instructions for connecting SAS and SATA hard disk drives to set them on the...
...174; IT/IR RAID Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide instructs you must configure the storage adapter and install the operating system driver. Figure 3 shows these connectors. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 9 Note: Use only "straight" SAS cables, not "cross-over" SAS cables. The SAS connector adds a bridge (primary physical link) between the signal connector and the power connector. Connecting the Cables This section describes the cables used on the SAS controller and provides instructions for connecting SAS and SATA hard disk drives to set them on the...
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Power off the computer, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Remove the power cord. 2. For instructions, see "Installing the RAID Controller". 10 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4. Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps: 1. Insert the replacement controller into the system. Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in card slots. Disconnect the cable(s) from the system. 5. For instructions, see your server documentation. 3.
Power off the computer, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Remove the power cord. 2. For instructions, see "Installing the RAID Controller". 10 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4. Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps: 1. Insert the replacement controller into the system. Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in card slots. Disconnect the cable(s) from the system. 5. For instructions, see your server documentation. 3.
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... of the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. header header J4 Universal 4-pin For factory and debug use. Jumper Descriptions Jumper Description Type Comments J1 Drive Fault LED 8x2 header LED signal to control front panel LEDs to SAS/SATA devices. Figure 4 displays the connectors and headers on the controller and Table 1 describes them. port connector, ports 4-7 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 11 Card Layout s AF002652 Table 1. J3 J1 J2 J4 J9 Ports 4-7 Ports 0-3 Figure 4. J2 Port activity LED 8 x 2 LED signal for activity per port...
... of the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. header header J4 Universal 4-pin For factory and debug use. Jumper Descriptions Jumper Description Type Comments J1 Drive Fault LED 8x2 header LED signal to control front panel LEDs to SAS/SATA devices. Figure 4 displays the connectors and headers on the controller and Table 1 describes them. port connector, ports 4-7 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 11 Card Layout s AF002652 Table 1. J3 J1 J2 J4 J9 Ports 4-7 Ports 0-3 Figure 4. J2 Port activity LED 8 x 2 LED signal for activity per port...
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...SAS/SATA SFF8087 port connector, ports 0-3 J9 Keyed I2C connector 3-pin connector Comments Connection to -point One LSI SAS 1068 controller 2x4 internal ports. Config on disk (COD) stores RAID configuration. Table 2 lists the specifications for regulatory marks and certifications. Specifications Specification Operating Voltage Card Size Array Interface to Host SAS Bus Speed SAS Controller SAS / SATA Ports Firmware Compatible Devices Cabling Redundant Configuration Enclosure Management Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I +3.3 V, +12 V Low-profile MD2 PCI Express* adapter card size...
...SAS/SATA SFF8087 port connector, ports 0-3 J9 Keyed I2C connector 3-pin connector Comments Connection to -point One LSI SAS 1068 controller 2x4 internal ports. Config on disk (COD) stores RAID configuration. Table 2 lists the specifications for regulatory marks and certifications. Specifications Specification Operating Voltage Card Size Array Interface to Host SAS Bus Speed SAS Controller SAS / SATA Ports Firmware Compatible Devices Cabling Redundant Configuration Enclosure Management Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I +3.3 V, +12 V Low-profile MD2 PCI Express* adapter card size...
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...Specification Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I PCI Express* Host Data Transfer Rate 2.5 Gigabit/s per lane Drive Data Transfer Rate 3 Gigabit/s per lane Maximum Scatter/Gathers 26 elements Maximum Size of I/O 6.4 Mbytes in 64 Kbyte stripes Requests Maximum Queue Tags per Drive As many as the drive can accept Stripe Sizes 64 Kbyte Maximum Number of hard drive failure • Hot-plug, hot-swap • User set rebuild rate Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 13 Table 3. Array Performance Features Table 3 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I...
...Specification Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I PCI Express* Host Data Transfer Rate 2.5 Gigabit/s per lane Drive Data Transfer Rate 3 Gigabit/s per lane Maximum Scatter/Gathers 26 elements Maximum Size of I/O 6.4 Mbytes in 64 Kbyte stripes Requests Maximum Queue Tags per Drive As many as the drive can accept Stripe Sizes 64 Kbyte Maximum Number of hard drive failure • Hot-plug, hot-swap • User set rebuild rate Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 13 Table 3. Array Performance Features Table 3 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I...
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Specification Drive Rebuild Using Hot Spares Error Checking and Indication Power Conservation Table 4. Electrical Characteristics This section provides the power requirements for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. Table 5 lists the maximum power requirements. The storage and transit environment conditions are: • Temperature range from -30°C to 80°C (dry bulb). • Relative humidity range: 5% to avoid operating above the ...
Specification Drive Rebuild Using Hot Spares Error Checking and Indication Power Conservation Table 4. Electrical Characteristics This section provides the power requirements for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. Table 5 lists the maximum power requirements. The storage and transit environment conditions are: • Temperature range from -30°C to 80°C (dry bulb). • Relative humidity range: 5% to avoid operating above the ...
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...software settings that allows a microprocessor (through a SAS Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. 16 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Guide A circuit board or integrated circuit that provides basic read/write capability. A SAS device installed inside the computer cabinet. The part of the system BIOS. An EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Read-Only Memory chip) used with a computer and under the computer's control. A piece of Terms and Abbreviations BIOS Configuration Device Driver Domain Validation EEPROM External SAS Device Host Host Adapter Board (HAB) Internal SAS...
...software settings that allows a microprocessor (through a SAS Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. 16 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Guide A circuit board or integrated circuit that provides basic read/write capability. A SAS device installed inside the computer cabinet. The part of the system BIOS. An EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Read-Only Memory chip) used with a computer and under the computer's control. A piece of Terms and Abbreviations BIOS Configuration Device Driver Domain Validation EEPROM External SAS Device Host Host Adapter Board (HAB) Internal SAS...
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... performance, simplified cabling, smaller connections, lower pin count, and lower power requirements when compared to the SAS bus by the Serial ATA specification, version 1.0a. SAS controllers leverage a common electrical and physical connection interface that is attached to parallel SCSI. Any device that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Guide 17 This includes SAS storage adapters (host adapters) and SAS peripherals. In addition, the controller supports the Serial ATA (SATA) protocol defined by a SAS cable. SAS SAS Device...
... performance, simplified cabling, smaller connections, lower pin count, and lower power requirements when compared to the SAS bus by the Serial ATA specification, version 1.0a. SAS controllers leverage a common electrical and physical connection interface that is attached to parallel SCSI. Any device that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Guide 17 This includes SAS storage adapters (host adapters) and SAS peripherals. In addition, the controller supports the Serial ATA (SATA) protocol defined by a SAS cable. SAS SAS Device...